I stayed at Petite Auberge for a few nights in September. This cute inn is in a mostly residential area and adjacent to a popular pizza resto called Del Populo. It is also two blocks from the Masonic which is why I chose this place to be my homebase in SF. My room was on the 5th floor - room 51 - in the front of the hotel facing Bush St. My room had a queen bed, pullout loveseat, wing chair, desk / chair, fireplace & en suite bathroom with bathtub. The room is vintage... it has charming floral accents with whimsical elephant & bird details as well. The bathroom was clean & functional and came with Lather toiletries. The bed was fine, and I slept well. I loved the vintage elevator, but keep in mind that it is small and a bit rickety. It did the job though. Otherwise, carpeted stairs are next to the elevator shaft. Service was nice. Big shout out to Noel at the front desk of The White Swan Inn who checked me in on the first night. He also kindly brought a glass of wine and some cheese / grapes to my room because I'd missed the happy hour. Other folks at the Petite Auberge Desk wee nice as well. Keep in mind that the desk is not staffed at night. The continental breakfast in the downstairs dining room at The White Swan was also a nice, included touch. Each day the offerings varied but primarily consisted of hard boiled eggs, croissants, cheese danishes, donuts, muffins, assorted fresh fruit, toast, yogurt, and oatmeal. The coffee was good. They also had juices & a generous selection of teas. I definitely enjoyed the breakfast each morning especially the eggs & croissants Overall, Petite Auberge is a comfortable and inviting Inn. It is not bougie, and it is a little rumpled here and there, kind of like my guy, Colombo. Cozy & secure, my stay was certainly special and I think you will enjoy staying there, too. read more

Good location. We liked the happy hour and breakfast. Room was small, but fine. Noise all night surprised us. Other negative was a $28 surcharge which I guess covered the wine and breakfast, so technically not included read more

Cute cozy and comfy baby. C cubed. Dis place got old French appeal! Awesome staff very helpful. Beds are plush and comfortable. Great location too read more

What a great little gem! Had a great time. Was lucky someone must have cancelled because we had a spur of the moment trip to see Dead and Company at Golden Gate Park and with 60k people in attendance, you can imagine all hotels in the area were booked or rediculously expensive. Front desk staff was always super friendly, not forced, just naturally friendly. I can't remember his name but he was a slim gentleman (best way I can describe him) he was great! Room is small (we stayed in "Petite Queen"), which was just perfect for what we needed - size of a small bedroom, had an armoire, small dresser and chair. Probably not for more than two adults or one adult and one child. Some reviews complain about stuff not working or bathroom doors not latchng.......people.... its a REALLY old original San Fran building. If you're going for charm, this is IT. If you're looking for a hospital room in a basic hotel, this is NOT it. Embrace the funkyness! Shower was good and clean, towels were good, mattress could use some updating but it was only 3 nights so it was fine. All I can say is you just have to understand it's old San Fran charm and will not be perfect. Breakfast was really nice and delicious, each morning in the hotel next door - the Swan or White Swan. Eitherway, breakfast consists of just enough to get you rolling for the day. It's not a massive buffet. It's one type of pastry (croissant, danish, scone), tea, coffee, hot oatmeal, dry cereal and toast. It's not extravagent, but served beautifully and well attended to. Nice places to cozy up and have your morning coffee and plan your day. There's a fireplace, a seperate library sitting area, and an outside patio between two buildings, really cute. I've heard the Italian place between the sister hotels is really good, it smelled amazing but we never had time to go in. As a female, I felt find and comfortable walking about in the daytime alone, I walked to Chinatown which isn't far. Came home a few nights after the concert around midnight, didn't seem to weird near and around the hotel though two or three blocks away probably wouldn't do alone at night. Parking is expensive and very limited. We decided not to use our car for 4 days so down there road is a pay to park structure but you put your car in and leave it, it does not have in and out privilages but it's about 1/2 the price. Overall, great staff, cute charming hotel, clean, good area, nice breakfast. I would stay here again without a doubt. read more

Terrible Stay! The actual condition of the room was nothing like the photos; it was very dark and stifling. There were two bugs in the bathroom, and the towels were torn and old. When we tried to address the problem, the manager were unresponsive. I do not recommend this hotel. read more

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This B&B was an affordable and cozy stay, with much more charm than your standard corporate hotel. We loved the vintage elevator, the fireplace in our queen room, and the comfy seating areas and courtyard. While covid isn't quite over, we were able to enjoy the afternoon wine and snacks, and a filling breakfast with hard-boiled eggs, pastries, cereal, oatmeal, yogurt, and fruit. Coffee, tea, hot chocolate, sodas, sparking water, and bottled water are available all day. Minor note -- Wine and food is served only at their sister property, White Swan, two doors down. It only takes a few seconds to get there, but it's not right there in your own building. Sometimes there is no one at the front desk of Petite Auberge, but you can call/text them or walk over to White Swan for service. Don't forget to factor in $58 for parking. Not my favorite, but with all the car break-ins happening in SF now, we didn't want to risk overnight street parking. Our entire stay including parking was still right around $200 including breakfast for two, so it seemed like a decent deal overall. We were able to walk to Chinatown, North Beach, Union Square, and the Westfield shopping center on Market. Cable car line is within a few blocks and you can ride it down to Fisherman's Wharf. There's a yummy Korean taco/burrito place on the same block (Tacorea) -- great for a quick bite! read more

The had no central heating and when i got back to my room after dinner it was freezing! I called and they told that was unusual and sent a maintenance man who attempted to fix it but then admitted it was not hooked up! Later I found out that they turn the heat off for the summer - So that was a waste of time. Then they provided a space heater which not only is dangerous but did not heat up the room. And i was afraid all night of fire but had to use it! I went to get a cup of tea to warm up at the 24 hour coffee/tea station and there was no not water. I slept in 2 pairs of sweat pants, 2 sweatshirts and my down coat! When i left a review on expedia they said that i refused a space heater which was not true at all. It was a dismal night sadly for my one night in San Fran! There are better choices! They need to improve! read more

We stay here every time we visit. It's charming and homey with an Old World vibe. Continental breakfast and evening wine included!

We stayed for a total of 3 nights and it was very wonderful, the staff was very friendly from the beginning till the end. Breakfast was simple, but enough to get you through the day. They let you know to pick your seat and constantly do their best to restock what's gone. We tried wine on our last night, and the waiter was also very nice. The room itself was nice, we stayed in a queen room with fireplace and we had a lot of space to walk through. It was very nice and cozy. Valet was a little pricey but I honestly have rather paid that than wonder and stress over parking and parking signs lol thank you so much for everything. We loved everything! Ps - breakfast is different everyday read more

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Nice idea of a hotel in lower Nob Hill. However, so much can be improved upon. Rooms need better soundproofing. Decor needs to have a unifying theme. I thought it was suppose to be French provincial. It was more like a hodgepodge of garage sale finds. Wallpaper, carpet and fabric patterns were a bit too un-complementary. The food also needs work. We were awoken at 4am by a very loud conversation our next door neighbor had. People also ran along the hallway at that time. In addition, the occupant above us could kept moving around and dropping items on the floor, for almost an hour! The free breakfast was awful. Stay away. The only good thing about it was it came free with the room price. Bottled water was free as well. The staff was very friendly. The front desk was never staffed during our stay here. We had to walk two doors down to The White Swan to check-in and out. If you stay on the top floor and cross your fingers that you don't have a loud neighbor, maybe you will have a more pleasant stay than we did. read more

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Overall the customer service was good. Charm, decor, and amenities were all as expected and described. Very friendly and kind front desk staff at both the White Swan (where I had to check in as no was at the front desk of Petite Auberge) and Petite Auberge where I checked out. This review is more of a warning to others and to improve the staff. I was in need of a last minute unexpected quick overnight place so I can't speak to a longer stay. The few things that cause some misgivings about staying again are: 1. The front desk had accidentally booked me into an occupied room. However, it was an understandable mistake as it was the same room number I was to be booked into, just at the other hotel. The staff member was very apologetic and knew the mistake before I returned to the front desk and provided excellent service. 2. I had a room in one of the upper floors and it was very warm even with the windows open. Outside temp. was in the 70s. The thermostat didn't seem to work for cool air and a portable fan/heater would only produced hot air. I did overhear another guest mention something about a fan at the White Swan, so its possible fans may be available, which would be a must for a longer stay during a warmer climate. 3. I found a stray, what appeared to be clean, sock in my bag that did not belonging to me. Now this isn't bothersome in itself, but like I had the private sign on my door overnight. So this means that someone accessed my room despite the privacy sign and went through my belongings. I am a very detail oriented individual, so I know this stray sock was not something that I packed. Although this seemed to be a simple prank, it is unnerving to know that someone at the hotel accessed my room when asked not to and went through my belongings. So as much as I want to recommend this small and charming hotel, be cautious. read more

My husband and I celebrated our early Valentine's Day. The place was beautifully decorated . It gave us an out of the ordinary and cozy feeling. Every where you look there is art that triggers your emotions. The complimentary breakfast and wine gave my husband and I a chance to relax, to talk about old memories and to make new ones. Cody, the Supervisor and two wonderful ladies gave us excellent service. We had so much fun! read more

Have stolen nearly $500 from me and are refusing to respond to my messages. I stayed for 2 nights for $366. They asked for my credit card for security, and ended up charging my $495 extra. Instead of responding to me messages, they send me surveys. Worst customer service ever. read more

Enjoyed a 3-night stay at this quaint boutique hotel. Was greeted with kind service upon arrival. The hotel is older but has tons of character. Bed was very comfortable. Complimentary water/soda plus continental breakfast each morning is a nice touch. The location is fairly safe though I wouldn't walk alone at night in the area. Many great restaurants within walking distance. read more

Super cozy and welcoming romantic French boutique with a B&B vibe. Great location and accommodations, early evening reception and prepared breakfast included. Each of the 26 rooms are decorated in Frenchish style and have a gas burning fireplace. The Halls are small and the walls aren't soundproof but that's to be expected. There's a family room off of the kitchen with a fireplace, boardgames, 24/7 hot coffee and tea, and a small fridge stocked with bottled water and soda aplenty. A couple of issues: we arrived about 11pm on a Saturday night, literally the last room available. Upon check-in, we were given the wrong room number... Twice. Not sure what was going on there but grateful the key didn't work while we attempted to enter another guest room! Parking is a pain. We bought a spot around the corner through a parking app for about $15/night and hoofed it up the hill after taking our luggage to the room. The positive far outshines the negative, all in all a wonderful stay. Will DEFINITELY come again! read more

Petite Auberge - Wonderful breakfast included (in SF!?) - Hotels Near Me - San Francisco, California

I had very mixed feelings on my experience here! I think we would've had a different experience if it wasn't covid, because we could tell so many things weren't happening that normally would be. I also want to start by saying that if we needed or wanted anything, we had to leave our hotel and go to the hotel next door (White Swan). There was no staff or service at Petite Auberge. I think the best way to lay out this review is in a list of pros and cons. Pros: - really lovely happy hour from 5-7pm everyday where they serve (free) wine and snacks in their beautiful common area, which has couches, fire places, and all kinds of fun art - the room we got was HUGE! - some rooms have fire places - bathroom was huge! - free breakfast and coffee served all day - right above Del Popolo which is a great restaurant! - room comes with 2 really comfy robes - super cute and cozy - room had great view of the street and city Cons: - it's clear they were severely understaffed and stretched very thin. - inconsistent service (one day they brought us ice when we called, the next day they told us they weren't allowed to deliver ice? another example: happy hour the first day they offered cheese and crackers, the next day they said they were out of everything. the first morning for breakfast, they offered cream cheese with our bagels and the second day they said they were out. - the front desk phone is rarely answered. there were times when we had to call 4 times to get someone on the phone from our rooms - the coffee was empty every time we went down for breakfast - they advertised coffee and tea served all day but there was no tea or hot water to serve yourself - you can hear EVERYTHING from the rooms. we couldn't sleep very much because we could hear people walking up and down the stair case and talking almost all night - we got the Romance Package which basically charged us an additional $50 for an average bottle of champaign and some store bought chocolates. DO NOT get this package, it offers no value. - breakfast was NOT as advertised. if you look at the other pictures from this business and on their website, you can see beautiful breakfast spreads. that was not the case. we got a plain bagel barely toasted at all, yogurt, and bananas. also, it took over 25 minutes for them to bring us water. I also just want to end by saying that it was mine and my partner's 4 year anniversary and we called multiple times ahead to let them know that this would be a special one. We asked if they could do anything special for our stay there... and they said they would "see what they could do." They did nothing. It was disappointing. read more

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We stayed here from Friday morning until Sunday noon, it was such a great price!! Although the hotel & the decor were definitely outdated, the room is ideal for those who are not planning to stay in their room for most of the time. The restroom was also really small, but again for the price & especially the LOCATION it was a great stay. The hotel is literally in the middle of everything so there's a lot of cool local spots a few minutes away. Parking was a bit frustrating, the hotel charges $50 & the nearby garages range..we paid $42 for the first night & luckily we found free parking a few blocks down for the following night. But again it's dt SF so not surprised. The staff were extremely nice & helpful! The hotel offered breakfast & wine during specific time frames, although we did not make it to either it was still really cool they offer that while taking proper covid precautions! As someone who was out exploring 90% of the time, I would definitely stay here again while visiting SF!! read more

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The manager Louis helped to rectify the issue the following day. He did take accountability for his team, and helped accommodate and compd the night of the incident off the bill. Still unbelievable how the incident happened but I did appreciate Louis' sincere understanding and help to make things right. Our stay outside of this incident was great, updating to 3/5 stars, the comforter situation really put a bad taste in my mouth but yeah the stay overall was great up until then. read more

Petite Auberge - Hotels Near Me - San Francisco, California

I've stayed here a couple times when I had business in the city. I really liked the spot and the staff. The hotel is quaint. It is not a great set-up for business travel if you will be working in the room much but otherwise solid. The breakfast is nice and I enjoyed lingering in the early evening and chatting with other travelers. Both times I was here I spent an hour or so chatting with folks from all over the world. Very nice. read more

Adorable, charming French countryside boutique hotel located in Nob Hill. Staff was helpful and friendly when I arrived. I checked in at the White Swan next door and was escorted to my room. The elevator was so so cool-1900's. Room was adorable, updated bathroom and very comfortable bed. I loved the cocktail reception with wine and appetizers in the cozy fireplace room. Breakfast was very well done and tasted great. I loved the quiche and pastries. This place was a hidden gem and I was pleasantly surprised! I will be back read more

Petite Auberge - Hotels Near Me - San Francisco, California

Ok it's been a hot minute since I yelp sorry folks..life gets in my way. So this little hidden gem in San Francisco popped into my radar when needing a overnight stop after dinner in the city. Well what can I say. First the service 10+ STARS. The hotel is like a Victorian style,lots of cozy seating areas, free tea and coffee ,soda,water. Little quite garden seats as well. Each room is slightly different. Our room was a queen bed,and fireplace. Very simple but so so clean. Side note no refrigerator. Bed soft and cozy. Bathroom simple but clean and accommodating. We were on 1st floor check in is 2nd and street level. There is breakfast included next door at the white swain their sister hotel which was just as amazing. The elevators are super cool and very old-fashioned. Parking you can self park down the block 40.per night or valet for 65.00 which was yet again fantastic. Keep in mind anyone who has been to San Francisco it's busy and unique ,colorful and exciting. The rooms rate was very good on bookings.com or call Christine at front desk she was the best ever. As you know it's rare for a 5 star from me but they earned it plus.we will be back read more

I would love to give this little hotel more stars but just can't. The good features are that the staff is nice and cleanliness is probably at a 4. Unfortunately it rates much lower due to following issues; bathroom door latch doesn't work, shower hot water is on a timer for 1 minute. The shower light is also on 1 minute timer. The bed was very soft and lumpy. If your room is next to the antique elevator you hear Pretty constant rumbling. You can hear the folks in the room above showering, tv noice and then snoring. If you use the valet parking it can take up to 1/2 hour to get your car. If you don't mind the negatives. Union Square is just a short walk away. read more

Very cute and cozy. Free very good coffee, tea, and cookies all day. Complimentary breakfast and wine hour with hors d'œuvres. Reasonable price. Couches, fireplaces, old school wall paper, outdoor spaces to hang out. Love it! read more

My wife and I have been coming here since 1997. We have enjoyed many occasions including our kids birthdays. As someone who has enjoyed multiple decades this special place has something for everyone. We come a few times a year to this charming kept-secret of San Francisco to enjoy all it has to offer and the amazing staff of Petite Auberge read more

This place is adorable. I stumbled upon it when booking work travel to SF, as the usual hotel I book was unavailable. I wasn't entirely sure what to expect, but I ended up pretty happy with my choice. It's definitely a quaint hotel; as my colleage put it, "This is definitely not the Hilton!" The rooms are decorated such that you feel you've time-traveled into 1910s France, and I personally loved everything about that. My room also had a fireplace which, while not a necessity, was pretty nice to have. The hotel provides breakfast in the mornings and I believe they also have a wine reception in the early evening, although I missed that both nights. The breakfast was pretty decent, and it's nice that they have self-serve coffee as well as a fridge of soda and water for their guests. And cookies in the lobby! The drawbacks were that the TV was kind of hard to figure out (but not a huge deal) and the elevator is... old. It's really cute but I'm not sure it's truly accessible if someone needed to use it with a wheelchair or anything like that. I also had to check in next door for some reason, which wasn't a major problem, but unexpected when I arrived. Oh, and it's NOT cheap, but lodging in San Francisco rarely is! read more

Love love love love love this place. Definitely staying here on every future SF visit. It was super clean and cozy. Our room had a fire place! and they provide a really great free breakfast every morning. Only complaint is that we really needed a rollaway bed and there was definitely space for it in our room. I called the front desk to ask if they offered them and I was told yes. And then I called again later to request one and I was told that our room was too small. Definitely not the case! But it's okay, we managed. read more

I stayed here one night when I had no where to go (it's a sad story...) When I made my entrance late that night and they saw the sorry look upon my face, they were very kind and sweet. They also gave me a good rate, since there was availability and it was a weeknight (S-Th.) My room was tiny. I mean minuscule. Don't come here expecting a nice, roomy place. You nearly have to climb over the bed to get to the bathroom. The armoire took up half the room. But other rooms are much bigger, I'm sure. There isn't a lot in the room, although they give you some of the basic amenities. But for a Bed and Breakfast in "big" city like SF, they do a pretty nice job of making it as quaint and charming as it can be. The decor is feminine and pretty, and the hotel itself is elegant and unpretentious. All in all, a lovely stay. (Prices tend to run a bit high, in my opinion. But it's not unusual for decent rooms in SF to cost-on average-a couple hundred dollars a night, from my experience.) read more

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Hands down the best hotel I've ever stayed at (and I've stayed at quite a few)! Hubby and I were here for a glorious eight days in January. I will plan another trip to San Francisco in the near future for the express purpose of staying here again. How do I love Petit Auberge? Let me count the ways: 1. Out of this world free breakfast including artisan breads, scratch-made oatmeal, and quiche 2. Right in the heart of town on Nob Hill near Chinatown and 10 minutes walk from downtown 3. Free wine and hors d'oeuvres reception every evening from 5pm to 6:30pm, complete with interesting people from around the world 4. Unique, French country interior decorating 5. Extra comfortable bed and a cosy seating area. Oh - and bookshelves with actual books to read! 6. Friendly staff who go out of their way to be helpful. Andy, the bellhop and man Friday at the hotel went out of his way to make sure we had an enjoyable stay. 7. Excellent water pressure! 8. Great restaurants, bars, Chinese laundry, and party stores all within a block. 9. Bigger sister hotel right next door with 24-7 service and an excercise room. 10. Did I mention the gas fireplace in our room?! Perfect for sleeping. We opened the windows and left the fire roaring. I've never slept better. 11. Free wi-fi 12. Two blocks walk to catch the cable cars read more

HITS: (1) LOCATION: You can't beat this location. This charming Bed and Breakfast is located on the quiet, tranquil, dignified Nob Hill, blocks away from the hustle and bustle of the Union Square and Chinatown. It is, however, still within walking distance to these must-go destinations for travellers from all over the world. Which is hugely important if you're a first-time visitor to this lovely city of San Francisco. It is very convenient and centrally located, within walking distance to cable car, bus stops (MUNI), and BART. A perfect spot to begin your adventure around the city. Within your walkable radius: Hayes Valley, City Hall, Tenderloin, Nob Hill, Union Square, Chinatown, North Beach, Pier 39, Fisherman's Wharf, Embarcadero, South of Market, Telegraph Hill, and more... (2) DÉCOR: This is also an ideal, dream-come-true kind of place for B&B fans. The decoration is absolutely charming and divine. French country style. Incredibly cozy, comfy, noble and gracious. See my pictures - they speak better than I do. In my opinion: it's full of unique character and it's breathtakingly beautiful. Its next-door neighbor, the White Swan Inn (also operated by Joie de Vivre), is equally beautiful, if not more. Petite Auberge is French style while the White Swan is old fashioned English style. Both are quaint and visually stunning. A feast for the eyes! MISSES: (1) WARMTH: Despite its impeccable cleanliness and beauty, it lacks a certain sense of warmth, intimacy and humanness... Compare to traditional B&Bs, the atmosphere here is not very welcoming and inviting. Front desk is often empty. Often, no one is there to say "hello" to you, chat with you or get you acquainted with the local areas. As it's commercially operated by Joie de Vivre, don't expect to be greeted by your typical smiley, hospitable, housewifey or grandpa-like innkeeper in traditional B&Bs. (2) FOOD: I'm also not a big fan of its breakfast. Don't expect delicious, home-cooked, family-style hot breakfast. The breakfast venue, though beautiful, somehow feels impersonal and commercialized. It could be because that, again, you would not be engaging in heart-warming conversations with the hosts or innkeepers. Servers are kinda indifferent too. Seem to see it more as a job, a chore, to be done and over with, rather than a joy and a sense of pride. The food is pretty basic and plain. Nothing memorable. $$$: Yup, definitely expensive. But if you're a first-time visitor, and have the money to spend, AND you're a B&B fan (or at least you wanna try out something different, something other than Hilton or Marriott or whatever standardized hotels there are), I'd recommend Petite Auberge more than any other B&B in this city. Location alone is worth it. It'd be a good start. A lovely and charming start for you... I'd definitely recommend it to my out-of-town visitors. read more

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Excellent service, size, and quality for a great price. We take advantage of the Joie de Vivre deals and so I picked this hotel for a Christmas stay in SF. We got the king room with fireplace. The room was large, charming, and very comfortable. The fireplace worked perfectly and kept the room warm. The bathroom is a bit small but is well appointed and clean. The service was top notch. The cleaner left fresh towels at the door, even though we opted out of room service. The breakfast buffet was tasty. There were a few selections, and not the standard fare either, so be prepared to try something new. Yes, it's noisy. That's to be expected for being on a city street very close to one of the busiest areas in San Francisco. If you want peace and quiet, stay in the country or bring really good ear plugs. It seems like the local emergency services like to blast their sirens at 4am, so best be prepared for that. One can hardly fault the hotel for it. read more

We decided to use Hotwire for our sf pride trip and when we got confirmation of the hotel we didn't know what to expect. The photos of the hotel looked a bit outdated and the wall paper really was kinda gross. We had already paid for it, so we had no choice but to stay. When we got there to the front desk, we were still unsure of what to think. It wasn't until the second day of our stay when we realized what a good hotel it was. When we got to our room, it reminded me of a European hotel. We even had our own fireplace. The location was great to the BART and to all the shopping and dining. The hotel had complimentary soda and water stocked In a fridge in the hallway. The breakfast was also included with the hotel rate and the quiche was really good. Another thing they had was a complimentary happy wine hour that was in the early evening! All you can drink and free? Can't beat that! Not only was the hotel really nice so were the staff. They were very friendly and helpful with giving us directions and recommendations for places I eat. If you are looking for a fancy hotel with updated furnishings this probably isn't the place for you. However, if you're looking for a cozy hotel with great service this is the place for you. We will recommend this place to anyone who wants amazing value for their money. read more

One of the cutest little boutique hotels in San Fran area. Prime location, clean, friendly and fast service Each room has a character that is accented with a fireplace. A good mix of international people who enjoy old French settings. The happy hour is offered in a cozy living room with fire and wine! If you are looking to enjoy your stay unconditionally, give this place a chance read more

My friend and I were there for a quick, short weekend getaway before the New Year. We booked the hotel via Expedia as part of the package (booked SFO flights at the same time as booking hotel). Stayed for 2 nights in a Queen room with Fireplace.The net-tax cost came out to around $143/night (vs. website advertised price of $199/night, excluding tax). The inside of this hotel is pretty cute. It's decorated in a French country style. The room is a bit small, but every thing looks cute. The location of this hotel is also very convenient and is a very good base for tourist/visitors. It's just a couple of blocks from the cable, 4-5 blocks from Union Sq and is also still walkable from BART's Powell's station (10-15 min walk). Everyday, there's also complimentary gourmet breakfast and wine & hors d' oeuvres (in the afternoon). They also offer free WIFI, free bottles of water, can sodas, some free cookies/snacks in a jar and tea/coffee all day for all their guests. Most importantly, their staff was VERY friendly and EXTREMELY helpful. For the price that we paid and the service/amenities that we got, I was really happy with my decision to stay here. In the future, if I visit SF again, I would definitely look to stay with them (if you want to stay in a slightly higher end and slightly higher priced hotel, you can also check out their sister hotel which is 1-2 stores next to Petite Auberge. The White Swan Inn has a very cute feel to it as well, except it's decorated in a slightly higher-end looking with a British influence, rather than Petite Auberge which has more of a French Country feel to it). read more

This boutique hotel is wonderful! My husband and I spent our third Anniversary there Dec. 2018. The room we had was beautiful (with a fireplace) and the staff was very friendly and accommodating. Highly recommended! read more

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Lovely people. Clean rooms. Blocks away from Nob Hill, Union Square, market Street. Quiet and truly accommodating. The breakfast is an actual breakfast!! With eggs and sausage, oatmeal, homemade bread, huge bowl of fresh fruit, and really good coffee. Tea and coffee available all day plus a nice little cocktail hour at 5 o'clock. Rooms are compact but the bed is very nice, comfortable shower products are good quality, and the furniture is quaint Above all the people are super nice that run the hotel, along with the White Swan Inn. There are some repairs going on now (winter 2018) but they do very very well at working around it and keeping everything very clean. I would highly recommend it for a stay in San Francisco read more

Spent my second anniversary here and had a lovely, albeit short, stay. The whole place is done in garden floral theme with French art adoring the walls. Bed and breakfasts should be quaint and this one definitely was. The elevator was awesome and the breakfast nook downstairs was awesome. Be sure to request the type of room you want. Not all rooms come with fireplaces or private bathrooms but luckily ours did. They also have teddy bears, which has become a tradition of ours (to purchase the one in our room on our anniversary night). The location was convenient and close to everything. I felt safe at night both in and out of the building and the staff was hospitable and talkative. Parking costs an arm and a leg - luckily we took public transit into the city so it was the least of our concern. In the evening they have wine and tasty snacks. The breakfast was good - better than some I've seen but not as good as others. The morning delivery of the Chronicle at your door was a nice touch too. read more

Really enjoyed my stay at Petite Auberge! I was here for 5 days, Sunday through Thursday for work. Most guests in the hotel seem to be tourists but honestly, it's a great spot if you're in town for a while for business too! Every morning I'd grab a good breakfast and a coffee cup to go. They had water bottles available around the clock which is really convenient. Then after work, there would be a solid hors d'oeuvres hour which was really relaxing after the day. The parlour room is so cute and relaxing with the fire going. All of the staff were helpful and available. The room itself was very clean! When I first got there I got this nervous feeling because you see an old hotel, and even though that's what I signed up for, you start to be scared of what dirty things you'll find. But it was totally very clean! The bathroom even seemed maybe newishly redone and was cleaner than many big resort hotels I've stayed in. Bed was pretty comfy. Nothing special but I'm picky and mine was soft and I slept just fine. My only complaints: the TV was a bit hard to get working at first and the cable box in the back wasn't attached and fell on me. And when I first got there, it was 10pm and all the windows had been left open so the room was freezing. The heater didn't work but the bell boy brought me a space heater that warmed the room up really well. Neither of those things affected or tarnished my stay so I didn't knock it down much but if that stuff matters to you, it's good to note or check on when you get into your room. The phone also had issues as well. Overall, this hotel was just much more comfortable and homey than a big one would have been for a long work stay and I wouldn't hesitate to come back again, though I think I got a good price for off season and not sure if it will continue to fit the budget. read more

This cute boutique hotel is truly a special place in every way! I can't express in words the wonderful customer service and hospitality we were shown the moment we walked into the hotel. We were greeted immediately by "Leon", he took our bags to our room, he made sure we had bottled water, he prepared our room for us so that our room was nice and cozy, and the fireplace was glowing. He was our valet driver too and he was soo happy and positive...it was so nice to see that he truly loved his job and it reflected in how he treated guests! The front desk was very welcoming, even down to the maids, who were smiling as well. We felt like royalty! The room was cozy, eclectic and charming. The bed was too soft for our taste, that's the only downfall, but other than that everything was perfect!! Seriously!!! A full breakfast buffet is offered starting at 8 a.m. includes: scrambled eggs, sausage, biscuits, toast, fresh cut fruit, cereal, oatmeal, yogurt, cottage cheese, and coffee bar. There is nightly appetizers at 5pm. Check in is at 3pm, check out is at 12:00. It is only a few blocks from any type of eatery you can imagine and high end shopping, Chinatown and more! We will always remember the this cute affordable hotel, recommend it to friends and remember it for future San Francisco getaways. Thank you Petite Auberge. read more

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My bf surprised me with this charming French hotel, fireplace in each room. You feel like you have been transformed to France. Decorated with French detail including music playing downstairs where you have this area where breakfast is provided and tea/coffee at all times. Complimentary red and white wine offered everyday from 5pm to 7pm including apple strudel. The room itself is fairly small but super cute, the TV is hidden and in a strange angle and walls are thin, if you leave the window open, the noise from outside can be heard but it is not too bad. The breakfast include homemade eye knish, pastries, oatmeal, hard boiled eggs and fresh fruit. read more

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I spent 2 nights here with my sister. We had a room with a gas fireplace and queen bed. Each morning a full a tasty breakfast was provided buffet style. All was fresh. I didn't eat pasties but noticed others enjoyed them. I ate the fresh fruit and was surprised that the fruit was sweet and ripe. A quick was offered as well as other breakfast meats. Yogurt and oatmeal was available as well. In the evening wine was offered with nice light offerings. Cheese tray one night and a Greek platter the next with a little sweet. Because of this we only had to eat one meal out. The staff was super accommodating and helpful and friendly. There is an old fashion elevator. An elderly person might have a bit of trouble. However I'm sure a staff member would assist. The stairs are steep and I did slip down once. So watch for that. Wonderful experience in a boutique hotel. Small cozy room was pleasant. read more